What is the WPAN Study Group?
A6: WPAN stands for Wireless Personal Area Networks. The WPAN Study Group (SG) was formed on March 12, 1998 by the IEEE 802.11 Working Group to investigate the need for a supplemental wireless network standard specifically targeted to provide very low power consumption, low complexity, wireless connectivity among devices within or entering a Personal Operating Space (POS). This includes devices that are carried, worn, or located near the body. On March 11, 1999 the Study Group was formed into a Working Group of IEEE 802 LMSC and given the designation P802.15.
